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Friday, May 9, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 17 building Nelson & area community since 1988 theExpressNewsUpdate Help the hungry Lions Club supports Dog Guides see page 6 Pulpit Rock trail upgrades See page 5 PHOTO BY NELSON BECKER Sandra Hartline of St. Savior’s Food Pantry offers us an apple to remind us that this week is Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Awareness Week. The Nelson Food Cupboard, Our Daily Bread, Salvation Army and the St Savior’s Food Pantry took turns on Thursday, May 8 at an information table in front of the Kootenay Co-op to talk with people about what hunger looks like in our community and to accept donations. For more info:http://hungerawarenessweek.ca Calendar of events see pages 7-8 Prescription Disposal Day Saturday, May 10 page 11
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Friday, May 9, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 17building Nelson & area community since 1988
theexpressNewsUpdateHelp the hungry
Lions Club supportsDog Guides
see page 6
Pulpit Rock trail upgradesSee page 5
photo by nelson becker
Sandra Hartline of St. Savior’s Food Pantry offers us an apple to remind us that this week is Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Awareness Week. The Nelson Food Cupboard, Our Daily Bread, Salvation Army and the St Savior’s Food Pantry took turns on Thursday, May 8 at an information table in front of the Kootenay Co-op to talk with people about what hunger looks like in our community and to accept donations. For more info:http://hungerawarenessweek.ca
Calendar of eventssee pages 7-8
prescription Disposal Daysaturday, May 10
page 11
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AnnouncementsSWING LESSONS WITH Peter Clement & Kristina Burkhardt May 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Finleys Have fun and feel compe-tent by learning the basics of part-ner dancing: Connection, Rhythms, Lead&Follow, Improvisation. Pre-register please: [email protected] 250 551 0333 $45. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentOne Book One Kootenay
The shortlist for 6th annual One Book One Kootenay was announced.
This year’s shortlist celebrates South of Elfrida (Brindle & Glass, 2013) by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s Unfinished Symphony (Grassroots Publishing Group, 2013) by Fauquier res-ident Lucia Mann; and from Sparwood, Bobby Hutchinson, author of Blue Collar B&B (Langdon Street Press, 2009).
The books were chosen by a com-mittee of discerning readers from among titles written by Kootenay-Boundary authors within the last five years. Readers are asked to vote on the book they think should be this year’s One Book One Kootenay selected title. Copies of the books are now available, and shortlisted authors are touring select libraries in the region this spring, with the selected author touring solo in the fall.
for more info:www.obok.ca
Capitol 2014-2015 sneak peekLaunch date: Tuesday, Sept. 2
The Capitol Theatre doesn’t want to give the whole upcoming season’s line-up away, but a sneak peek announced revealed The Bills, an extraordinary group with a pan-oramic, fiercely unpretentious sound. Evalyn Parry will tell you some things you didn’t know about the history of the bicycle in her performance Spin, and Rick Miller offers a look into the mind of a baby boomer in his multi-media performance BOOM! Ballet Joergen Canada brings Cinderella to Nelson, and Atlantic Ballet Canada brings PIAF, a brand new ballet based on the life & songs of Edith Piaf.
The Capitol Kids Series will be offering crazy acrobatics by the KamiKaze Fireflies all the way from Los Angeles; Monster Theatre returns with The Little Prince; and Infinitus promises to amaze children and adults alike with “From Handel to Hip-Hop” on classical musical instruments.
The 26th Capitol Theatre 2013-2014 season saw 27,500 tickets sold overall—including a number of sold out houses—more theatre-lov-ers enjoyed more performances than ever.
for more info:www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Literary Festival sneak peek Festival dates: July 10-13
Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson announced its line-up. CBC national book show host Eleanor Wachtel, 2011 Canada Reads finalist Angie Abdou, long-time McClelland & Stewart publisher Douglas Gibson, and nonfiction author and singer/songwriter Sid Marty, win-ner of the Grand Prize at the Banff Festival of Mountain Books and of Alberta’s Grant MacEwan Literary Arts lifetime achievement award, will be among the presenters at this year’s festival.
for more info:www.emlfestival.com
13th Annual Garden FestivalSaturday May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 200 block of Baker St, Nelson
The 13th Annual Nelson Garden Festival will have more than 50 ven-dors and community groups will be on hand with perennials, annuals, veg-etable starts, trees, furniture, flowers - just about everything a gardener needs to get started or add to an already great endeavor. Even the chicken manure is coming! Rain or Shine, it’s Free!
more info:ecosociety.ca/markets/garden-fest
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Two to TangoFriday, May 16 - Sunday May 18 at The Legion: 402 Victoria St
Richard Council, an exceptional instructor with over a decade of experience, announced his exclusive Tango training event sched-uled in Nelson. The event will consist of 6 advanc-ing lessons, a potluck dinner and Practica and Milonga over the 3 day period. Recommended for beginner and intermediate dancers.
Contact Maria Schuh at (250) 354-8085, or [email protected]
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Just JazzSunday, May 11, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
Nelson Choral Society & LVR Jazz Band Concert: Sunday May 11, 7 pm, Nelson’s Capitol Theatre. Tickets $15 (age 12 & under free), available from the Capitol at: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
for more info:nelsonchoralsociety.org
It’s Murder!Saturday, May 10, 7-10 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St.
Whodunit? Touchstones Nelson and Nelson History Theatre are teaming up to present a ‘fun-raiser” Final Cut: Murder At The Museum mystery night. The good times include a wine bar, music, prizes, and gourmet catering. Tickets are $50. All proceeds support public pro-gramming for both groups.
submitted by Nelson History Theatre
Shimmy Flash MobSaturday, May 10, 11 a.m.-noon at the Eco Society’s Baker Street Garden Market
Shimmy Mob is an international “Flash Mob” type event raising aware-ness and funds for Women’s and Children’s shelters. Participants dance united with the same song, same choreography, same t-shirt, same goals, on the same day around the world.
Watch for the Kootenay Dancers at the Garden Fest shimmying in support of the three local Women’s Shelters: one in Nelson, one in Castlegar and one in Trail
for more info:http://shimmymob.comhttp://soulfiredance.
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Valhalla Dance Party!Friday, May 16, All ages: 5:30-9:30 p.m Adult Only: 9 p.m. -1a.m. at the Slocan Legion Hall
Celebrate the awesome-ness of Valhalla Children’s Center with Adham Shaikh & “Irie Vibes” reggae band, and “Martine” from Breakaholics Crew. Dance for “the plan” Mommas & Pappas! From 5:30-6:30 p.m. all ages can learn to breakdance and then simply dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The party then goes on for adults only from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. (sorry, no minors). Admission is $15.00.
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Pulpit Rock trail upgradesMay 23 to June 10 from the Pulpit to the Flagpole
The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society is organizing its second year of trail upgrades. Trail upgrades are funded by Ron Mickel the RDCK Director for Area F, the Columbia Basin Trust Fund and community donations from the trail-head donation box.
Highlights of the planned work include more stone and timber steps on steeper trail sections, water bars to minimize erosion, rock sawing and a chain hand rail to improve footing and safety at the rock outcrop just below the Pulpit, phase 1 of a detour around the rock outcrop and brushing
Other improvements include a new flag at the flagpole and a new website designed by Chris Kolmel.The Society is looking for a book-
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Overlooking the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Pulpit Rock offers an inspirational birds-eye view of Nelson.
Harrop Wetlands MeetingsTuesday May 20 from 7-9 p.m. Harrop HallSunday May 25 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Harrop HallSunday May 25 from 4:45-6 p.m. at trail head by the Sunshine Bay Riding Club in Sunshine Bay Regional Park
The Friends of Kootenay Lake has received $35,800 from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and Environment Canada to restore the Harrop wetlands in Sunshine Bay Regional Park. They are seeking community input into the design of the restoration project and have invited all community members to three planning meetings. People may also submit feedback anytime by email-ing [email protected]
for more info:www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca
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keeper as well as someone to manage the implementation of a new trail at Four Mile to take the pressure off of Pulpit Trail and Johnstone Road. On any given summer weekend, local residents estimate up to 300 people a day use the trail.
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QuickLinks: Community NewsDocumentary about Cambodia
Thursday, May 15, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Winlaw School Library
The Nelson Public Library and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are hosting a film presentation by Valley resident Eloise Charest.
During the Cambodian civil war in the mid-1970s, Eloise Charest and her sister ran an orphanage in Phnom Penh. 38 years later they return to retrace their amazing story for a docu-mentary film. The film also examines the plight of the children of Cambodia today after the genocide under the Khmer Rouge.
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Camas Discovery DaySunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Millennium Park, Castlegar
Join Sinixt Arrow Lakes Facilitator, Virgil Seymour, and camas expert, Dr. Brenda Beckwith, and discover why the beautiful native camas lilies in Castlegar’s Twin Rivers Park and Millennium Walkway are so special.
Millennium Park is a camas “hot spot”! The highest density of camas lilies east of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, occurs at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers in Castlegar. These lilies share their habi-tat with numerous rare and unique plant species, and are considered a “cultural keystone species” within the region.
for more info:http://kootenaynativeplants.ca/camas/camas-discovery-day/
Lions’ Hot Dog & Bake SaleSaturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Nelson Safeway parking lot
The Lions Club of Nelson will be holding a hot dog and bake sale in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
The foundation trains six types of dog guides. Dog Guides for Canine Vision (for blind or visually impaired), Hearing Ear (for deaf or hard of hear-ing), Autism Assistance (for children with autism), Service (for physically disabled), Seizure Response (for those with epilepsy), Diabetic Alert (for Type 1 diabeties). These Dog Guides are provided at no cost to eligible Canadians from coast to coast. It costs on average $25000 to raise, train and place these dogs. The foundation does not receive any government funding and relies on donations from individu-als, service clubs, foundations and corporations for its funding.
for more info:www.dogguides.com
All Wheel-Skatepark OpensSaturday, May 31, noon-4 p.m. at the Rosemont skate park
The official opening of All-Wheel park at Rosemont will conclude 12 long years of dogged effort by the local skateboarding advocates, Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society and Daybreak Rotary. Pro skaters from all over the country including local skate celebrity Drew Summersides, will give a Pro Demo followed by Skating with the Pro’s, all to the tunes of DJ Digs.
Fun contests and photo snapping and filming opportunities will abound all afternoon.
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Clara rides into NelsonSaturday, May 24, around 5 p.m. beside Gerick Cycle and Ski, fundraiser 7 p.m. at the Prestige
Clara Hughes is a six-time Canadian Olympic speed-skating and cycling med-allist on a 110-day national bicycle tour through every province and territory to encourage all Canadians to be part of the conversation about mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness. Money raised through her visit to Nelson will go to a new Mental Wellness Fund at the Osprey Foundation.
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Creston Valley Bird FestFriday May 9-Sunday May 11 various locations in Creston, BC
Bird experts and enthusiasts get together to watch, learn about and cel-ebrate birds in one of North America’s most important migratory bird fly-ways, the Creston Valley. Tours, art, expert talks.
for more info:www.crestonvalleybirds.ca
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Nelson & Area: Fri. May 9 - Sun. May 18lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events
Fri. May 9lll2014 Kootenay Music
Awards doors open 8 p.m. show starts 9 p.m. at Spiritbar. Hosted by Lisel Forst. Fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio. KCR members $10, non-members $15.lllEvery Friday is Swing
Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by PeterlllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish
Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.lllLive DJ at Wait's News,
10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.ll The Dance Umbrella
Showcase at the Capitol Theatre 7 p.m.lGames Night at Expressions
Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakeslWomen of all ages get together
to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Bears 7 p.m. Trailer
Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 9 p.m. at the Civic TheatrelGender Outlaws, a support and
social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church
Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
Sat. May 10lllLive DJ free cover, top 40
playing the 70s-now. Finley'slllExquisite Harp and Cello
Concert featuring Dawna Harp Pixie McLennan and Jessica Doerner at Nelson Waldorf School. Advance tickets $5 at Otter Books, $10 at the door. Children free. Show starts at 6 p.m.lllThe Funk Hunters w/
Smoothie at Spiritbar
lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.llFinal Cut: Murder at the
Museum Fundraiser. A Hollywood director looks for backers for his movie,THE ZOMBIE WAS AN ALIEN. He’s throwing a party. On hand are the director, actors, and crew. When mur-der ensues the crime must be solved. Catering by Alligator Pie, Wine Bar, music and prizes. Proceeds sup-port programming at Touchstones and Nelson History Theatre. Tickets $50 available at Touchstones - 502 Vernon St.ll The Dance Umbrella
Showcase at the Capitol Theatre 2 & 7 p.m.lExpressions Night Cafe, open
6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakeslCouncil of Canadians (Nelson/
West Kootenay chapter) monthly meet-ing, 101 Baker Street. All welcome.lMovie: Bears 7 p.m. Trailer
Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 9 p.m. at the Civic TheatrelThe Vienna Cafe hosts John the
Magician starting at noonish. Magic at your table!!lNelson Chess Club meets:
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcomelMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.
3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate
Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at
4 p.m.Sun. May 11lllJust Jazz - Nelson Choral
Society, LVR Jazz Band and Cottonwood Singers perform, 7pm, Capitol Theatre.lllNiko at the Hume Library
Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.ll Discover Camas at
Millennium Park, Castlegar with Kootenay Native Plant Society 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.lMovie: Bears 2 p.m. Trailer
Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 7 p.m. at the Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th
St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George SearslKootenay Christian Fellowship
at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community devel-oping relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service:
10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711lSt. John’s Lutheran Church
Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.lNelson United Church Service.
10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.lCribbage at the Legion bever-
age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lUnity Centre of the Kootenays
Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate
Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m.,
2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected] Heart Mass, Proctor
2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
lBethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Mon. May 12lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.lMoving Mosaic Samba Band
practice- new members welcome, no previous experience necessary. 6:30 p.m. Cottonwood ParklMovie: Bottle Rocket at 7:30
p.m. at Civic Theatre Member Movie NightlScottish Country Dancing
7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors
Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in
Tues. May 13lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.
The Library LoungelllCorb Lund at the Capitol
8 p.m.Death Cafe at the Vienna Cafe
7-9 p.m.lMovie: Bears at 7 p.m. The
Grand Budapest Hotel p p.m. at Civic TheatrelRotary Club of Nelson
Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. May 14lllOpen mic night every
Wednesday at Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910lll Paul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lDarts at the Nelson Legion.
7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
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Wed. May 14 cont'dlAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver
support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] Duplicate Bridge Club
meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon StlNelson Tech Club: for elec-
tronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.infolLearn to make a QUILT with
Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951lStitch it up! Learn to use a
sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre.l Overeaters Anonymous
Meeting, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105lNelson Women’s Centre Drop-
in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.lGirls’ Night with Margaret-
Ann at the youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.lNelson & Area Elder Abuse
Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Thurs. May 15lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.lllLive DJ at Finley’s Irish
Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.lMovie: Like Father, Like Son at
7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
lExpressions Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cup-cakes. Wifi.lQi Gong at the Nelson United
Church 602 Silica St 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-inlLadies Target Shooting. No
experience needed. Contact Angela [email protected] for more info & to book a spacelToastmasters: Improve your
public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.orglNelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in.
Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.lKootenay Quilters Guild every
first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u
Fri. May 16lllBig John Bates w/ Mrs
Strange & The Other Wayne King at SpiritbarlllEvery Friday is Swing
Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by PeterlllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish
Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.lllLive DJ at Wait's News,
10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllValhalla Children’s Center
Dance Party at the Slocan Legion Hall All ages: 6:30-9 p.m., Adults only 9 p.m.-1 a.m.ll DETOUR by Hiromoto
Ida at the Capitol 8 p.m.lExpressions night Cafe, open 6
p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakeslSocial Dancing at Finleys 6:30-
8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & Friends
lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic TheatrelGender Outlaws, a support and
social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church
Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
Sat. May 17lllMat the Alien at SpiritbarlllLive DJ at Wait's News,
10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllLive DJ free cover, top 40
playing the 70s-now. Finley'sll DETOUR by Hiromoto
Ida at the Capitol 3 & 8 p.m.lExpressions Night Cafe, open
6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakes Wifi.lThe Vienna Cafe hosts John the
Magician starting at noonish. Magic at your table!!lMovie: at Civic TheatrelNelson Chess Club meets:
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcomelMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.
3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate
Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at
4 p.m.Sun. May 18lllNiko at the Hume Library
Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Nelson & Area: Fri. May 9 - Sun. May 18lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events
What’sHappeninglllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish
Bar and Grill 9 p.m.lMovie: at Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 -
5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George SearslKootenay Christian Fellowship
at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community devel-oping relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service:
10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711lSt. John’s Lutheran Church
Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.lNelson United Church Service.
10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.lCribbage at the Legion bever-
age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lUnity Centre of the Kootenays
Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate
Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m.,
2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected] Christian Centre. 623
Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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expressionsNightCaféLet the light in!
By Nelson Becker
Expressions Café and The Express Newspaper have occupied 554 Ward Street since 1988. Before we were here it was the
premise of Kokanee Travel. The building was built by A. H. Greene. He was a civil engineer who participated in the building of many of our fine constructions, including the Blaylock Estate, the old Fiddler’s Green restaurant at Six
Mile, Balfour Beach Inn, the apartment building at Vernon and Kootenay, and our building, which is called the Greene Block. When I ceased publishing the print version of The Express, I started to take down the walls and I was amazed to discover beautiful wood and arched windows. The windows were plywooded inside and out. I have now freed one of the windows and the window shouts for joy for its liberation.
Expressions Café supports local, we serve:
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Nelson Becker shows off the newly uncov-ered arched glass window at Expressions.
To inquire about renting the Expressions performance and meeting space
call 250-354-3910
Ken SteadThursday, May 22
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PoliceNewsEmergency 911
NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919RCMP- (250) 352-2156
Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson City Police news: prescription disposal day Saturday May 10 is
your opportunity to quickly and easily dispose of old and unused prescription medi-cation that you may have in your home. The Nelson Police Department encour-ages people to drop off pre-scription medication they no
longer need at one of the local pharmacies.
The misuse and abuse of prescription medication has become a public safety issue for communities and police services across the country, who are working together to draw attention to this public
safety concern. Prescription drug drop off day is a one day initiative supported by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, Partnership for a Drug Free Canada, Health Canada, and Public Safety Canada.
Residents are further reminded that they can return any unwanted or outdated pre-scription medications to their local pharmacy for safe and secure disposal at any time.
submitted by the Nelson Police Department
PHOTO By SHERRy-LyNN MCGREGOR
Emergency Services Camp participants experience hand-on learning
This past weekend L.V. Rogers Secondary host-ed over 50 students from around the West Kootenays for the inaugural Emergency Services Camp. The ES Camp was created to pro-vide opportunity for stu-dents to explore future careers in this rewarding field of work. The weekend involved workshops by the
Nelson Police Department, the RCMP, the Nelson Fire Department, Nelson District Community Complex, and BC Ambulance Services.
“A big THANK yOU to all those professionals that took time out to be a part of this fantastic weekend!” says LVR teacher Jeff yasinchuk
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Students learn about emergency services
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RecreationNewsThe Nelson and
District Parks & Rec Open House held in late April was a resounding success. Approximately 180 people participated across the four events held in South Slocan, Balfour and Nelson.
One of the most popu-lar queries was about the financing of the $4.5M aquatic centre repair. Why borrow the funds over a steep five-year term instead of choosing a more man-ageable ten-year term?
“By choosing a short-er term, taxpayers pay
$720,000 less overall for the pool repair,” explains Joe Chirico, General Manager of Community Services.
Another question that surfaced was about the ‘Community Recreation Campus’ - a progressive approach to developing the city-owned block which houses the aquatic centre, ice arenas, curling club and indoor soccer facility. The Rec Campus would be the community’s hub of indoor physical activity and have a campus-like feel.
“The Rec Campus con-
cept is a starting point for discussion,” says Chirico. “The Commission is look-ing for input from residents on the best use of our indoor facilities and physical space around the NDCC.
Would you like to let the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) know how you’d like to see public funds invested? It’s not too late. Submit your comments on-line or in person at the NDCC until Friday May 16th. you can also review the Parks & Rec Master Plan document
on the web page.www.rdck.ca/masterplan
Elsewhere in the RDCK, The refrigeration system chiller at the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar has failed which means the community has lost one ice surface tem-porarily. Also, the Creston and District Community Complex has received the Facility Excellence Award from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA).
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Fish Heads and Flowers
Flowers to all those peo-ple I see cleaning up their back alleys, ( and hopeful-ly sprinkling some flower seeds for pollinators )
Signed: bee lover
Fish Heads to the huge truck that lumbered down Baker street the other day. Don’t we have bylaws keeping those monsters off our lovely main street?
Signed: choke, choke
Fish Heads to the owner of the car who revs the motor, blasts the tail pipes and roars around the alley. He should move on.
Signed: ear plugs
Flowers to all those people who volunteer their time to reduce hunger and poverty in our community. Thanks for sharing your gifts and your kindness.
Signed: an admirer
Opinion&editorial
The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update
I’ve always found it funny we can remem-
ber some lines from our favourite movies and yet half the time we can’t even remember what we ate for breakfast the day prior. Why is that? It’s because movies impact our lives in a way greater then many may agree on.
These movies have a far greater impact on our lives then what we did for din-ner or if we bathed or not. They speak to us on an intellectual level and keep a grip on us, unlike the
various other parts of our daily routine. By quoting them we get a chance to revisit those films, how-ever briefly. We still get to take a piece of it and share it with others.
Sharing our experiences is a great way to get closer to one another, whether it is a trip you took or a film you watched. Both are a great way of connection and sharing with the ones you love. Next week, I’ll try to have a less generic summary. But until then, watch some movies and get immersed in pop culture!”
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
by Spencer PollardMy Opinion Letters and submission Policy and Guidelines
Letters: We encourage our readers to write to us. Please address letters meant for publication to the edi-tor and send via email to [email protected] or submit through our web-site at www.expressnews.ca
We do not accept open letters. Letters must be short (200 words maximum) and to the point.
We reserve the right to edit letters for taste, length, and clarity. The decision to publish or not to publish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher.
All letters must be signed
and include your name, address and phone number. Only your name and the com-munity where you live will be published.
We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions in the paper are not necessarily those of the Express Update or its advertisers.
Fish Heads & Flowers: All submissions to the Fish Heads and Flowers will be considered provided that no one can be identified in the text or signature, all signa-tures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste.
Why do we quote movies?
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Opinion&editorialBy Nelson Becker
Feeling SafeWe live in a safe
community. Even though in the last few weeks there have been some
robberies with threats of violence, we really do not have anything to be afraid of. Cautious yes, fearful no.
Last night I got a phone call from
Statistics Canada. They were conducting a survey of over 40,000 people across Canada about their feelings of safety. In my answering the survey, I realized if I had any fears of violence or robbery, they were all unfounded. I have not been threatened. I feel safe to walk any street any hour in Nelson.
One part of the survey dealt with people’s relationship with their neighbours. Obviously, a sense of community helps me to feel safe. So while we have had these recent apparitions, they should simply be the motive for us to get to know our neighbours better.
Second Reading of Bill 24, leg-islation to split the Agricultural Land commission into two zones and open farmland to non-farming uses, was met with outrage from food security and agriculture advocates on May 6.
It is so disappointing to see Bill 24 going to Second Reading. The Minister claimed to read letters from British Columbians but still chose to take no action on their concerns. Nothing came of the public engage-ment he promised. This is no way to treat British Columbians and an issue of such importance for us all.
Since last fall, the BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN) has raised alarm bells across the province about proposed changes to farmland man-agement in BC. Numerous groups representing food and land issues have drawn attention to the erosion of key principles of farmland protection as
contained in BC’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
In the last few weeks, numerous municipal governments – who have a direct stake in secure land values and robust oversight, as well as improving regional food security and sustain-able development – have been pass-ing resolutions in opposition to the Bill through their local government regional associations. These resolu-tions either express serious concerns or ask the province for the bill to be withdrawn. ALR-related resolutions have been passed by the three of the five regional associations. The remaining two are meeting this week.
The Minister announced some amendments will be made to Bill 24. However, at second reading the Bill still splits the ALR into two zones, adding non-agricultural priorities to
decision making for Zone Two, which comprises 90% of the total ALR. The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is on record objecting to the two-zone struc-ture. The BC Agriculture Council was the only stakeholder body the new Minister consulted with, and regard-less, he doesn’t seem prepared to take their advice. For the rest of British Columbia, there was no dialogue at all.
We want our organization and many others simply to be consulted respectfully about proposed changes to the ALR and its regulator the ALC. It’s time for the provincial govern-ment to show an interest in the sector through effective dialogue with farm-ers, ranchers and others about how to grow a strong agri-foods sector for a sustainable future. It’s time for the provincial government to invest in agriculture, not divest of farmland.
Bill 24 is a betrayal of a public trustcommentary by Abra Brynne, Co-chair of the BC Food Systems Network, Nelson, B.C.
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Opinion&Survey
Last week’s survey response:
YES 75%
NO 20%
I feel so lucky to have brought up my family in Nelson, surrounded by beauty and inspiring and interesting people.
SereNIty; stop stressing out for small stuff, as if my life depends on it.
regular sex with my wife.More close personal connection...a
sweetheart, lover, partner..I keep myself happy by being con-
nected to community and always seeking new knowledge. My pursuit of knowl-edge can get a little spendy, though, so I wouldn’t say no to more cash!
FIrStly, being a mom and my fam-ily; and secondly, attitude. Life is pretty darn good!!!!
BeINg in the moment always helps, Being in nature, being with those I love Being in the flow with the creative process.
otHer happy people.
I’d be even happier if more people in my life were honest, respectful and inclusive of each other.
IF everyone else voted with research, instead of voting to keep someone out, or against a party, but for a party or person that holds their values at heart I would be happier.
a purposeful life.reMINdINg myself of all of the
good things I do have in my life instead of focusing on the negative things that happen.
CarINg for, and being cared by, family and friends.
It’S not a yes or no question for me. Sometimes I’m happy and sometimes not. Sometimes it’s just a happy day, no matter what, a pleasant bi-product of a manic-depression diagnosis. I’m gener-ally happy when I feel content, and in the present. I’m never happy when I’m worrying about tomorrow.
Not happy enough. I would be happi-er if I could move around better without pain in my hip also it would be nice to have help and somebody to rely on. King Bhutan is so right (I heard that before) . I heard somebody say: if you want to live the American Dream move to Denmark. ha ha!
day-to-day interactions with peo-ple, helping others, living a life with purpose, living simply, and enjoying the beauty in nature.
SelFleSS service makes me happy. Being aware makes me happy. Knowing gratitude makes me happy. Experiencing abundance ( has nothing to do with money) makes me happy. The surprise of breathing in followed by breathing out makes me happy. The uncertainty of what follows the in- breath makes me happy. Blessed Be.
I never waste a moment of my life believing in fairy tales.
That’s a stupid question 5%Comments:
What helps or would help you find happiness?
Are you happy?
This Week’s Survey QuestionWhat do you think of the sculptures on Baker Street?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/baker_sculpturesWatch for this week’s survey question in the Monday Mini. If you are not a subscriber to the Mini
you can join our mailing list here. Results and comments will be posted in Friday’s Express News Update.
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